IV Antibioitic Therapy

Our interdisciplinary team provides IV antibiotic therapy for medically
complex patients who require a consistent dosage of antibiotics to fight
infection. We offer care for patients who are seriously ill with multiple
medical problems, including those currently on IV medications in an acute
care setting with daily physician intervention.

Possible IV medications for administration include:

Amiodarone

Diltiazem

Dobutamine

Dopamine

Heparin

Insulin

Levophed

Magnesium sulfate

Milrinone

Nitroprusside

Phenylephrine

Propofol

Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the infusion of liquid substances
directly into a vein. Therapies administered intravenously are commonly
referred to as a drip because many systems of administration employ a
drip chamber, which prevents air from entering the blood stream and allows
an estimation of flow rate.

Intravenous therapy may be used to correct electrolyte imbalances, to deliver
medications or replacement fluids. Compared with other routes of administration,
the intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver fluids and medications
throughout the body.